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title: "Emerald Park"
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# Emerald Park

Emerald Park brings a theme-park and zoo day to County Meath, close enough to fit into a Dublin-based trip but substantial enough to deserve its own time. The attraction mix is the strongest argument for coming with a group. Different ages can find their own interests without making the visit revolve entirely around the most adventurous rider.

 

The Cú Chulainn Coaster is the wooden-coaster anchor, with Fianna Force adding another major thrill. Smaller rides and the zoo broaden the offering beyond those tracks. This is the former Tayto Park, so older guides may use a different name or describe an earlier lineup; use the current attraction list when choosing the day.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 53.543888, -6.462424
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Location: Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
- Address: Emerald Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
- City / locality: Ashbourne
- State / province / region: County Meath
- Country: Ireland
- [Official website](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>)
- [Getting there](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Arrange transport to Kilbrew and read the current ticket inclusions before buying. Check individual ride requirements and give the zoo a genuine place in the plan if animal viewing matters to the group. A few priorities with room for lunch and repeat rides will serve a mixed party better than a race through every attraction. Use current operator arrival information for the Ashbourne-area entrance.
- [Planning source](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Emerald Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Formerly Tayto Park: Emerald Park is the current name of the destination previously known as Tayto Park. 
- [Planning source](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://emeraldpark.ie/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Park>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Emerald%20Park>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Emerald Park


## THMPRK Score

7.1 /10

Emerald Park earns a strong score for combining major coasters with a broader family-and-zoo outing. It gives different ages reasons to visit together, especially within a Dublin or Meath trip. Value is best when the group will use that mix; a single-ride visit leaves much of the proposition unused.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

86.3% positive. 164 thumbs up; 26 thumbs down; 190 total votes.